As someone who loves coffee and cute cafés, discovering a new spot like this always brings me so much joy. MAI Coffee House, the newest addition to Pacific Square Shopping Center in Gardena, checks all my boxes: cozy vibes, a creative drink menu, and a bright, modern space that practically invites you to stay a…
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Hello Nam Kitchen!
Nam Kitchen is where Vietnamese meets Peruvian in the best way! Located in Gardena, California, thus spot offers a unique fusion of two of my favorite cuisines. Seeing them come together on one menu? Yes, please. I kicked off brunch with their Vietnamese-style chicken wings—crispy, a little spicy, a little sweet. These wings are absolutely…
Hello and Happy Grand Opening Urbane Cafe Rancho Palos Verdes!
Urbane Cafe just opened its doors in Rancho Palos Verdes, and I couldn’t be more excited to have this healthy and delicious spot in the South Bay! This is their first location in the South Bay, and they also have restaurants in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Pasadena, Long Beach, and Bakersfield. This was actually my first…
Hello and Farewell, Black Angus Torrance! 🤠
Black Angus in Torrance was always the place I wanted to go when I was a little girl. It was just down the street from where I grew up, and every time we passed by, I’d look up at the big sign and wonder what it was like inside. It seemed like the kind of…
Hello Ramen Sumiya Torrance!
It’s no secret that I’m a ramen lover through and through, so you can imagine my excitement when I spotted a new ramen spot opening up right here in Torrance, California, called Ramen Sumiya. I hadn’t realized they had an original location in Sawtelle, so this was my first time experiencing them—and I’m so happy…
Hello Cafe Dolce Torrance!
As someone who absolutely lives for a good cup of coffee, I’m always on the look out for new coffee spots to —so imagine my excitement when I saw that Cafe Dolce is now open! This new coffee shop in Torrance is currently in their soft opening phase. The space is adorable—super cozy and welcoming….
Hello and Happy Grand Opening Pho Hue Oi Torrance!
I’m so excited for the newest Pho Hue Oi location here in Torrance! If you’re in the South Bay and craving a warm, flavorful bowl of pho, you’re in for a treat. This is the third location for the family-owned restaurant — their second in the South Bay, alongside their Redondo Beach spot, and their…
Hello Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Yelp LA!
May is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and this year, I had the absolute joy of joining Yelp’s APIHM Community Experiences right here on the coast. Each weekend brought something new—whether it was creamy boba, bold Filipino coffee, or colorful fruit teas, all from local Asian-owned spots I was so proud to support. Here’s a…
Hello Mama D’s Torrance!
There’s something special about stumbling across a restaurant you’ve always wanted to try—and realizing it’s finally in your neighborhood. That’s exactly what happened when I saw Mama D’s had opened at Rolling Hills Plaza in Torrance. I have wanted to try this restaurant for years, and now it was time to see what all the…
Hello and Happy Easter!
Hello and Happy Easter! This weekend, I stopped by Torrance Bakery and couldn’t resist picking up the cutest little Easter chick cookie. With its soft yellow icing, tiny orange beak, and cheerful peep of personality 🐣, it’s almost too adorable to eat (but don’t worry 😉 —I did, and it was delicious 😋). Beyond the…
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